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The Michael Steele Podcast is a podcast hosted by former Republican National Committee Chairman and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele. Each week, Michael moderates a barbershop style discussion about the key political and cultural issues of the day. Michael brings his experience as an MSNBC political analyst and from a lifetime in politics to a podcast which transcends traditional political boundaries in order to dig deep and find real solutions.
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Michael Steele reacts to Trump's statement that DEI was a contributing factor to the tragic plane crash on January 30, 2025. Steele also reacts to Trump's tariff rollout and Kash Patel's comments about turning the FBI building into a museum. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend  Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele  Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
Michael Steele speaks with Chris Hayes about his new book, “The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource.” The pair discuss how companies like Apple, Google and Amazon profit off our attention and how Donald Trump used branding to capture our attention and the Presidential election in 2024. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out Chris' book, The Sirens' Call, here: https://www.amazon.com/Sirens-Call-Attention-Endangered-Resource/dp/0593653114 Follow Chris Hayes @chrislhayes Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Michael Steele reacts to Trump's recent actions against DEI and his seemingly deliberate dismantling of civil rights in America. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend  Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele  Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
Michael Steele encourages Democrats to stop the confirmation of Gabbard, RFK Jr. & Patel at all costs. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend  Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele  Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
Michael Steele speaks with Chris Hayes about his new book, “The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource.” Chris talks about sticking to his morals while simultaneously trying to capture the attention of millions every night on MSNBC. He and Michael discuss attention- how tech companies monetize it and how Donald Trump used it to seek political office. Plus, how we can begin to regain our own attention and minds in the internet age. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out Chris' book, The Sirens' Call, here: https://www.amazon.com/Sirens-Call-Attention-Endangered-Resource/dp/0593653114 Follow Chris Hayes @chrislhayes Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Michael Steele speaks with Birmingham Alabama Mayor, Randall Woodfin about the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)  Check out Randall Woodfin's book, "Son of Birmingham," here:  https://www.amazon.com/Son-Birmingham-Memoir-Randall-Woodfin/dp/B0DDVDV8VS If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Mayor Randall Goodfin @randallwoodfin Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Michael Steele responds to Congresswoman Lauren Boebart's inviting pardoned rioters for a capitol tour, the increase in presidential pardoning, and Trump's order that all federal DEI workers be put on leave. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
Michael Steele speaks with Birmingham Alabama Mayor, Randall Woodfin. The pair discuss the injustice of Trump pardoning January 6th insurrectionists, Mayor Woodfin's journey from grocery bagger to city Mayor, the importance of HBCUs and the kind of leadership needed in the 21st century. Check out Randall Woodfin's book, "Son of Birmingham," here:  https://www.amazon.com/Son-Birmingham-Memoir-Randall-Woodfin/dp/B0DDVDV8VS If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Mayor Randall Goodfin @randallwoodfin Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Michael Steele weighs in on President Trump's executive orders, why he thinks Elon Musk is really getting a West Wing office, and why pardoning the convicts who stormed the Capitol breaks the rule of law. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend  Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele  Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
Michael Steele discusses Trump's inauguration, his executive power and his cabinet nominees.
Michael Steele speaks with Glenn Kirschner about our government's inability to hold Trump accountable for his crimes. They also discuss Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth's hearings.  If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Glenn Kirschner @glennkirschner2 Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Michael Steele speaks with Glenn Kirschner about the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza (and how MAGA is already taking credit for it), Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump, Merrick Garland's failings and what we can all expect on Inauguration Day. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Glenn Kirschner @glennkirschner2 Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Michael Steele speaks with Tim Miller and Roland Martin about identity politics, how it informed the 2024 election and how to engage in identity politics "the right way." If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Tim Miller @Timodc Follow Roland Martin @rolandsmartin Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Kicking off the new year, Michael Steele is joined by Karen Hunter, Tim Miller and Roland Martin for a barbershop discussion on the political landscape of 2025, how the Democratic Party needs to develop a more ruthless approach to win and how identity politics informed the 2024 election. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Karen Hunter @karenhunter Follow Tim Miller @Timodc Follow Roland Martin @rolandsmartin Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Michael Steele talks about how President-elect Donald Trump is nominating a cabinet full of loyalists.
This episode originally aired in December 2023. Michael Steele speaks with best-selling author Tim Alberta about his new book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism" and what Tim observed on the American Restoration Tour. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688X If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Tim Alberta @TimAlberta Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Michael Steele speaks with best-selling author Tim Alberta about his book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism." The pair discuss how Christian values in America have become enmeshed in MAGA politics, how the purpose of the Church has been misinterpreted, what Tim observed on the American Restoration Tour and what being a Christian means to him. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688X If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Tim Alberta @TimAlberta Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
This episode originally aired in May 2024. Michael Steele speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian, Doris Kearns Goodwin about past and present challenges to democracy. Check out her book, "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s" here: https://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-Love-Story-Personal-History/dp/1982108665 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Doris Kearns Goodwin @DorisKGoodwin Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
This episode originally aired in May 2024. Michael Steele speaks with presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, Doris Kearns Goodwin. The pair discuss Doris' latest book, "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s," which explores the personal journey of Doris and her late husband, Richard "Dick" Goodwin, uncovering 300 boxes of documents from the 1960s. Michael and Doris discuss the idealism and challenges of the 1960s (and how it compares to today,) Doris and Dick's love story, the impact of Lyndon Johnson on American history and the current state of American democracy. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-Love-Story-Personal-History/dp/1982108665 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Doris Kearns Goodwin @DorisKGoodwin Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast  Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Michael Steele talks about Elon Musk's rise within the Republican party and suggests President-elect Donald Trump is too old for the job. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend  Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele  Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
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Comments (63)

Pam

This interview is the BEST Mr. Steele has ever given.

Jan 11th
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Steven Mechura

Hello I love you guys' podcast. Put all your listeners know most of the stuff you're talking about. You guys have to put the local news on the spot for not reporting a lot of this on the news, so everybody can hear it. And the national news, you only hear what they want you to know. Thank you for your work.

Oct 10th
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Madeline Holland

So, Mr. Steele, I'm pretty old. I've had time to observe. It's my perception that the economy, with very few exceptions, responds rather slowly. Any given president inherits the economy of his/her predecessor. trump inherited an economy that was the result of 8 years of Obama. In his 4 years he messed it up. So Biden inherited an economy that trump had messed up. I never hear news people or commentators discuss this phenomenon. I wish they would. Thanks for reading this.

Sep 27th
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Linnea Johnson

I just watched a YouTube video on a community forum held at the Sylacauga First Baptist Church in Alabama. It was a good illustration of what's playing out across the country. I loved the response of a Black man who spoke at the end. He was so logical, practical, and reassuring in a way that gives me hope for our country. The headline was "Alabama Lawmakers Answer Questions on Immigration."

Sep 26th
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Linnea Johnson

I just watched a YouTube video on a community forum held at the Sylacauga First Baptist Church in Alabama. It was a good illustration of what's playing out across the country. I loved the response of a Black man who spoke at the end. He was so logical, practical, and reassuring in a way that gives me hope for our country. The headline was "Alabama Lawmakers Answer Questions on Immigration."

Sep 26th
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Nuggie New

I think women without biological children should not have to pay taxes which support schools and education.

Sep 21st
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Madeline Holland

Wow, I had no idea you would wonder about white women's acceptance of Kamala. I thought white MEN would be the problem. From what I've seen on social media, white guys seem to be fine with Kamala. I guess it comes down to, which is more prevalent, racism or sexism. I'm an old white woman, and I'm rejoicing at the thought of a woman being POTUS. She's got my vote!

Sep 18th
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Joan Panzella

Thanks Michael, Sophia and Jason for telling the Truth!!! 🕵️‍♂️☀️✍️👍 'Love you guys! 🙏🗽⚖️🇺🇸🤗🥳

Aug 24th
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Richard Thornton

The trump trial leaves me with an absolute dislike for Cohen. I really give a shit that now he regrets it. He’s a fundamentally damaged ahole and I seriously doubt that he’s really changed. Because of Cohen, the country was denied Hillary. And we would have had a honest Supreme Court. Cohen will never be able to pay us all back. Fck ‘em.

May 10th
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Krystin Zblewski

I love Michael Steele's perspective!

Mar 11th
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Pam

I'm in the process of listening to Mr. Alberta's book. I'm thankful for his insite to where the Evangelicals took a bad turn. I've got a friend who hasn't strayed from that "good old time religion."

Jan 8th
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Richard Thornton

I’d love to know what Mr. Steele calls Justice Thomas & Tim Scott, after he’s had a couple of Martinis and no one is taping his remarks…….. 😅😂🤣

Aug 17th
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James Givens

Mr. Steele when on TV you should wear a neck tie. It makes you look more professional.

Aug 5th
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Richard Thornton

Isn’t the Trumper argument that we have a two tier Justice system stacked against them and trump, the exact exact same woke argument , which they despise, that BLM uses against the “two tier Justice system”??

Jun 13th
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Darryll Dennis

Two items of dispute on the Christie (CC) interview and, admittedly, I'm in only 15:30 minutes of the cast: 1) CC speaks of "sane" and "moderate" Republicans softening the message to MAGAs about the 2020 election not being stolen. They, who are the self-professed hard rocks of American society, need to be coddled to realize and accept truth? GMAFB. 2) CC says that it is useless to wait for Iran to be reasonable. Look at the U.S./UK-initiated coup against PM Mossadegh in 1953, all so that Great Britain could maintain ownership and control over the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company. The result of that rapacious greed was the incarceration and slaughter of thousands of Iranians by U.S.-installed Reza Pahlavi, the culmination of which was the 1979 revolution. Take into account the three instances over the years in which serious attempts at normalization could have been successful if not torpedoed by U.S. arrogance, and you quickly find derisive CC's remark about Iran being "unreasonable".

Jun 10th
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Just an Opinion...

Excellent episode 👍

May 27th
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Ed Potter

Steve Schmidt is a preacher who might have been without peer, had he chosen that path. We're lucky he's here in these moments! Thank you Mr Steele for two great hours of conversation with Steve Schmidt.

Dec 28th
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Kurt Gillon

ok, I get it, but why do I feel like Steve is making some kind of sense? just my thoughts, respectfully

Dec 21st
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Karluigi Marie

is Steve Schmidt okay? Found myself not following his logic and excessive movie references.

Dec 21st
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Karluigi Marie

man... Steve has it wrong like they had it wrong about Palin. DeSantis will not be the nominee in 24. There are too many other who are alot smoother than that guy. he will be out as soon as they show the press conference he was bullying kids wearing masks.

Dec 21st
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